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September 13, 2021
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Acceptance of Funds Received From Various Entities
Accept the funds (Acceptance of Funds Received From Various Entities)
Mr. Diggins moved to accept the funds.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to accept the funds. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
ACAC Thank You Celebration @ Uncle Sam Plaza, Saturday, September 25th
Approve: ACAC Thank You Celebration @ Uncle Sam Plaza, Saturday, September 25th
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: July 19, 2021; August 9, 2021; August 16, 2021 Joint; Request: Contractor/Drainlaye
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: July 19, 2021; August 9, 2021; August 16, 2021 Joint; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; For Approval: Arlington Kid Care Group Leaders - Special Mun
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Arlington Affordable Housing Trust Fund Trustees
Approval of all appointments
Mr. Hurd moved approval of all appointments.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval of all appointments. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Grants Committee of the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture (formerly
Approve: Grants Committee of the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture (formerly
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
For Approval: Food Vendor License
Approve: Food Vendor License
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Discussion and Vote: Mass Ave/Appleton Design Review Committee
Adopt option 2 and if that fails then to default to option 1
Mr. Diggins moved to adopt option 2 and if that fails then to default to option 1.
Yes: Diggins, HelmuthNo: Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey stated that he will be recusing himself from this portion of the meeting because his sister-in-law is a busines”). The minutes write "SO VOTED", but the count is 2-2, so the motion is shown as failed (a motion needs more yes than no votes to pass).
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to adopt option 2 and if that fails then to default to option 1. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: no Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: no SO VOTED (2-2).” (Motion: Diggins)
Adopt option 1 as the first of a multistep process
Mr. Hurd moved to adopt option 1 as the first of a multistep process.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey stated that he will be recusing himself from this portion of the meeting because his sister-in-law is a busines”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adopt option 1 as the first of a multistep process. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Proposed Removal of Trees: Broadway Plaza Project
Bifurcate the request, approve removal of 3 trees and table the rest
Mr. Hurd moved to bifurcate the request, approve removal of 3 trees and table the rest.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to bifurcate the request, approve removal of 3 trees and table the rest. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Request: Stop Signs in Thompson School District
Amend traffic rules and orders to place stop signs at Patrick Street, for west bound traffic at Everett Street, and Wellesley Road, for east bound traffic at Everett Street
Mrs. Mahon moved to amend traffic rules and orders to place stop signs at Patrick Street, for west bound traffic at Everett Street, and Wellesley Road, for east bound traffic at Everett Street.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to amend traffic rules and orders to place stop signs at Patrick Street, for west bound traffic at Everett Street, and Wellesley Road, for east bound traffic at Everett Street. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Safety Concerns on Elmhurst Road and Surrounding Streets
Receipt and to refer to the Town Managers Office
Mr. Hurd moved receipt and to refer to the Town Managers Office
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt and to refer to the Town Managers Office A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 11:16pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 11:16pm A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
From the Arlington Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s PrimeGov meeting portal (linked from the town’s Agendas and Minutes page). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Arlington Community Media (ACMi) candidate profile and news videos (John Hurd, 2018; Stephen DeCourcey, 2019); Arlington Patch candidate profile (Eric Helmuth, 2021, courtesy of the candidate); YourArlington (Joseph Solomon, June 2026, photo by Marjorie Howard; Diane Mahon, March 2026 candidate profile, photo submitted by the candidate).
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